One of Texas Gov. Rick Perry's favorite indulgences is a juicy ribeye from Perini Ranch! Read more.
If you are just starting out, get the Bright Eyes. Once you get used to the taste, go Skinny Greens.
New blended action includes "next-level" smoothies like the 12th Planet, a mix of fruits (pineapple, papaya, blueberry, cherry), habanero, and volcanically grown ormus supergreens. Read more.
Juiceland is where vegans go to convert their non-vegan friends. Record store, Sweet Ritual (vegan ice cream shop) and amazing staff. First time? Go for Originator. & Can't go wrong w/ daily specials!
The best juice bar in town now has a south location & a drive thru. It doesn't get any better.
Awesome food! Great beer wine & liquor selection! Bonus: You can order food & drinks from the bar & take into the general admission theatres!
Free "Cadillac Nacho Bar" every day from 4pm-7pm during Happy Hour. Includes their delish queso, spicy ground beef, refried beans, 2 kinds of salsa, and chips! Add a margarita for $3.50 and enjoy!
My favorite lunch here: Carne asana salad with chimichurri, add avocado. Delish watermelon agua fresca too!
To me, this is the best Austin bbq. Don't sleep on the brisket, ribs, jalapeño cheddar sausage or tater tot casserole. But really opie can do you no wrong.
Order the Slow Burn (habanero pepper jelly, cream cheese topping) or the Flying Pig (bacon, maple syrup icing) — and a wheelbarrow to help you back to your car.
Z'Tejas Grill, at the original location on West 6th Street, is a great mixture of southwestern, louisiana, Texas, southern and Mexican food. Try the Chile Pork Verde and the Ancho Fudge Pie for desser Read more.
It's said that if a couple climbs the 100 stairs to the top of Mount Bonnell once, they fall in love; twice, they'll become engaged; and after three times, it's inevitable they'll get married.
Try a variety of oysters but show up early in the day or weekend to make sure they aren't sold out of most of them.
This is Larry McGuire at his best: high-quality ingredients, buzzy atmosphere, and great execution every time. Oysters are their specialty, but the burger is worth checking out, too. [Eater 38 Member]
Barn chic, with a pleasant atmosphere, nice for a special evening out with friends. The gems on the menu dwell in the vegetables category: Brussels sprouts, fried smashed potatoes, and glazed turnips. Read more.
Brilliant, pitch-perfect farm to table in Austin. Go for the duck fat fries and crisp chicken thughs. Chocolate truffle dessert is decadent.
Unctuous rib meat barely clings to the smoke-stained bone before it melts in your mouth. John Mueller, the Yoda of beef ribs, dispenses fantastic barbecue in a relaxed, comfy trailer set-up. Read more.
John Mueller has re-emerged in a trailer behind East-side dive Kellee's to smoke the same meats that have made him on of the most skilled pitmasters in Texas. Read more.
Best brunch. There. We said it. And coming from NYC, we know a bit about brunch.
Comfortable and familiar, relaxed and easygoing, Moonshine greets guests like family. Serving up great cooking with an innovative take on classic American comfort food.
Four words: Perry's Famous Pork Chop. But "famous" is too vapid a term. Legendary. Mythical. Magnificent. Glorious. Stunning. Dazzling. Don't miss it.
THE spot for late night wining & dining..especially if you are in the mood for gourmet comfort food & divine wines...even Texas Monthly crowned them with a Best Burger vote! Read more.
This champagne & fried chicken joint's Summer menu matches highbrow tastes with gluttonous, comfort-style prep. Recommended: The Roasted Lockhart Quail with Peach Butter and house Bacon Marmalade. Read more.
Banger’s laid-back biergarten aesthetic is a great break from the übercool ethos of Rainey St. Wash down the delish housemade sausages with 100+ taps of craft brew. Stellar vegetarian options, too. Read more.
Banger's may be all about sausage, but it's a break from the rest of the Rainey Street yuppie meat market scene. Go for brunch and enjoy live music plus their towering Manmosas. [Eater 38 Member]
With 103 beers on tap (the most in Austin), house-made sausage that is out of this world, indoor and outdoor seating, plus a stage - Bangers captures the essence of Rainey Street.
Authentically Austin! Take a seat on the back patio-it overlooks the serene Lake Austin & will make you wish you had a boat. Ask for creamy jalapeño ranch dressing & mix it with the salsa.
They have special flavors every week, plus alcoholic ice cream like Chocolate Guinness or Shiner Bock!
While the facade and interior are sleek and modern, the menu is full of hearty dishes like Carrot Cake French Toast, which is made with homemade carrot cake.
If you're brunching, this is the spot. The Steak & Migas Eggs Benedict are two mounds of egg-and-meat heaven covered in chipotle-spiked Hollandaise and the Bloody Mary is as good as it gets.
This trailer leaves most brick-and-mortar BBQ joints in the dust. Freshly handmade sausage, moist, meaty brisket, and tender beef ribs make this spot a wait-in-line destination. Read more.
John Lewis continues to turn out some of the best barbecue in the city. Their beef ribs are especially fine and massive. Wash down some sausage with live music on the weekends. [Eater 38 Member]
Another late night dessert and drinking spot, choose from a huge selection of doughnuts piled high with a variety of toppings
Gordough’s offers handmade donuts fried to order and smothered with funky toppings. Try a Mother clucker – a massive donut topped with Cajun coated chicken strips and honey butter.
Our first choice for visitors who want Mexican is this South Austin spot. We know avocado margaritas are the spotlight, but try the spicy mescal Oaxacan margaritas. [Eater 38 Member]
Built in 1878 and cited as Texas’ oldest dance hall, the venue has hosted gigs by Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bo Diddley, and George Strait. Famously features no air conditioning.
From the moment you arrive you know that you have chosen wisely. They give you a beer at check in & free margaritas at wine hour. Amazing bars, food and live music. The rooms are gorgeous too!
The Cactus Cafe is one of Austin's great acoustic music traditions. The Cactus has acquires a national reputation, showcasing top local, regional, national and international acoustic music acts.
Favorite on Rainey. Really fresh drinks, decent whisky selection, great jazz tues nights
